Akai MAX49 User Manual download pdf (Page 3)

Ableton Live

Setup

To install and use the Live controller map, follow these instructions:

1. Download the Ableton Live controller map to your computer from the included CD or from www.akaipro.com/max49

2. With Live closed, copy the entire MAX49 folder (the folder itself, not just its contents) to the following location in your

computer:

Windows 7 or Windows Vista:

C:\Users\[YourUserName]\AppData\Roaming\Ableton\Live [VersionNumber]\Preferences\User Remote Scripts

Note: The AppData folder is a hidden folder. To make this folder visible:

1. On your PC, open Computer.

2. Select the Organize menu at the top of the window, and choose Folder and search options.

3. In the window that opens, select the View tab.

4. Scroll down, locate, and select Show hidden files and folders.

5. Click Apply, then OK.

Windows XP:

C:\Documents and Settings\[YourUserName]\Application Data\Ableton\Live [VersionNumber]\Preferences\User

Remote Scripts

Note: The Application Data folder is a hidden folder. To make this folder visible:

1. On your PC, open My Computer.

2. Select the Tools menu at the top of the screen, and choose Folder Options.

3. In the window that opens, select the View tab.

4. Scroll down, locate, and select Show hidden files and folders.

5. Click Apply, then OK.

Mac

Macintosh HD f Users f [YourUserName] f Library f Preferences f Ableton f Live [VersionNumber] f User

Remote Scripts

3. Connect MAX49 to your computer with the included USB cable. Open Ableton Live.

4. On MAX49, select the Live or LiveKS Program. Press the VALUE DIAL to load it.

Note: If you have edited MAX49's Programs and are unable to load the Program, use the supplied Vyzex editor to

load the Factory Preset Bank and "PUT" or download the factory preset bank into MAX49.

5. Open Live's Preferences window.

Windows: Options f Preferences.

Mac: Live Menu f Preferences.

6. Select the MIDI Sync tab on the left-hand side.

7. Select MAX49 as the Control Surface.

Windows: Set the Control Surface to MAX49 and set the Input and Output to USB Audio Device.

Mac: Set the Control Surface, Input, and Output to MAX49.

Note: MAX49 will be the last

item in the Control Surface drop-down menu.

8. Under MIDI Ports, next to Input, set the Track and Remote settings to On. This allows Live to accept Track and

Remote MIDI from MAX49.

9. Close the Preferences window.

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